Morris Lake Dam

North Carolina — Northampton County — Roanoke River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyNorthampton
RiverRoanoke River
Coordinates36.29470, -77.41360

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage115 acre-ft
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 9, 1993
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPhilip G Kirk

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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